Sitting After Back Surgery

Continued nerve pain after back surgery is normal even down your sciatic nerve.

Sitting after back surgery.

If after surgery you re wondering what the best sleeping position is for recovery we ll tell you. Just 1 week after surgery he was commuting 50 minutes twice a day wearing business suits that restricted his movement and eating large meals. Sitting puts the most stress on your back. Sleeping in a recliner chair is another great way to make sure your upper body is upright and elevated.

To prepare you for what to expect during the 2 3 days you will be in the hospital. To give you the information you need to keep your back healthy and prevent re injury. Do not cross your legs at the knees. If you can t get a comfortable night s sleep on your back there may be another option for you.

Do not sit on low chairs low stools or reclining chairs. During surgery the nerves are pushed around so of course they re reacting. Complete the on line patient survey. For example you may be asked to get up every half hour to stand walk around for 10 minutes.

The american academy of orthopedic surgeons advises that for at least the first 3 months sit only in chairs that have arms. While sitting move your ankles up and down to move blood through your legs. Many patients start about 3 weeks after surgery. When you go back to work depends on the type of surgery you had.

The best way to sleep after undergoing a lumbar thoracic or cervical spine surgery is on your back. Avoid long car rides if you can while you are healing. Back and leg pain the chances of surgery resolving your leg pain are very high compared to relieving your back pain. Your surgeon may give you suggestions on how long you can sit after surgery before getting up to walk around.

Once you re home after back surgery sitting comfortably is all about technique. You should place a towel or blanket underneath your knees to slightly bend your hips. The purpose of this pamphlet is. This sleeping position offers the most support and protection to patients healing from spinal surgery.

It s sleeping on your back. Keep your affected leg out in front of you. The general rule is to never sit with your. To guide you in returning to your daily activities after you leave the hospital.

Recovery after lower back surgery.